The Daily Digest: Blossoming Business

Brenda James-Leong, Founder and Principal Florista, Nook Flowers

15-Feb-19 14:30

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Who doesn’t like receiving flowers? But what is the environmental cost of giving cut flowers as gifts? We take a look at sustainability in the floriculture industry.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tina Carmillia, Juliet Jacobs, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: SME, Markets, Environment, Science, Social Issues

Tags: flower trade, imported flowers, Valentineâ€™s Day, cut-flower industry, carbon footprint, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture,

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